H.F. Verwoerd

H.F. Verwoerd, known as the "Architect of Apartheid," was a South African politician who served as Prime Minister from 1958 to 1966. He played a central role in developing and implementing the apartheid system, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination against non-white South Africans. Verwoerd believed in racial separation and promoted policies that marginalized non-white communities, leading to widespread inequality. His leadership significantly shaped South Africa's history, and he is a controversial figure due to his role in institutionalizing racial segregation for many years.